NFL followers slam Chiefs for questionable Rashee Rice put up after win vs. Raiders

The Kansas Metropolis Chiefs defeated the Las Vegas Raiders 31-0 this previous Sunday to place themselves above .500 for the primary time this season. Nonetheless, the way in which they commemorated it proved to be unpopular.

Rashee Rice, who caught seven passes for 42 yards and two touchdowns in his return from suspension for legal exercise final yr, figured prominently within the put up beneath:

There was a lot condemnation from followers, nonetheless:

“That is form of gross,” one retched.

“4 nearly killed a number of folks,” one other reminded.

“(Expletive) the chiefs man,” one other raged.

After that recreation, Rice mirrored on how he missed taking part in soccer throughout his time away (he had been allowed to play in 2024 regardless of being beneath investigation, solely to endure a season-ending knee harm simply 4 video games in):

“You do not actually know the way a lot you like one thing till it is gone — or presumably could possibly be gone. I used to be in a position to get a glimpse of that. I do not ever wish to really feel that once more. Simply having the ability to be out right here with my brothers, that is probably the most love I’ve had in a very long time.”

In the meantime, head coach Andy Reid may solely be elated at having him again:

“You noticed the belief that Pat has in him, which is so essential. I believed the entire receiving crew did a pleasant job, however it was nice to have him again. The vitality he brings is simply great.”

Patrick Mahomes speaks up on Chiefs’ mindset forward of recreation vs. Commanders

With their restoration from a 0-2 begin seemingly full, the Chiefs subsequent host the Washington Commanders in Week 8. They’re at present on an eight-win streak towards that workforce and have by no means misplaced to them at house.

As follow commenced on Thursday, Patrick Mahomes shared some ideas on his squad’s mindset forward of the sport. He mentioned:

“Each recreation you may have a look at, and you discover issues you can be higher at. And so, for us, I feel it is simply going and these performs the place we did not execute on the degree that we needed to… However on the similar time, you study from the errors that you simply made all through the sport, and also you see what you probably did effectively, after which attempt to maximize that as effectively.”

He won’t be able to have a duel with Jayden Daniels, who has been dominated out due to a hamstring harm. Nonetheless, he’ll face off towards Marcus Mariota, his co-star in season 1 of the Netflix collection Quarterback.

Mahomes mentioned concerning the veteran:

“I do know Marcus (Mariota) can play, too. I imply, I’ve seen it first-hand at Arrowhead within the playoffs, and I’ve seen him play all through my whole profession, and have a number of profitable video games, together with this yr.”

Kickoff for that recreation is at 8:15 pm ET on ESPN/ABC.